The Backbone of the Fifth Thule Expedition: The search for the origins of the Inuit and Ultima Thule
Inuit/Inughuit participants were crucial to the success of the Fifth Thule Expedition, yet their contributions are rarely documented. The focus has long been on European explorers, leaving Inuit/Inughuit achievements overlooked.
While Knud Rasmussen’s story is well-known, the roles of Inuit/Inugh…
Inuit/Inughuit participants were crucial to the success of the Fifth Thule Expedition, yet their contributions are rarely documented. The focus has long been on European explorers, leaving Inuit/Inughuit achievements overlooked.
While Knud Rasmussen’s story is well-known, the roles of Inuit/Inughuit participants remain in the shadows. As Inukitsoq and Genoveva Sadorana from Qaanaaq said, “The Fifth Thule Expedition would not have succeeded without them, yet they are almost unknown.”
This lecture will bring their voices and perspectives to the forefront, highlighting their indispensable role in the expedition.
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Emner:
Inughuit; Fifth Thule expedition
Konferencenavn:
Arctic Cultures: Sites of Collection in the Formation of the European and American Northlands
Konferenceby:
Cambridge
Konferenceland:
UK
Dato & år:
11 - 12 September 2024